Blakehill Primary School
Community primary school in Bradford (Bradford).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).At Blakehill Primary School, our children are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to nurturing their hearts and minds, fostering a culture where every child feels valued, supported, and empowered to be the best that they can be.
Our staff are committed to excellence in education, inspiring each child to develop the skills, knowledge, and values that will guide them toward a fulfilling and successful life, both now and in the future. We aim to create a community where ambition, respect, and a sense of belonging are celebrated by all.
Blakehill Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive learning community. Guided by our mission statement, "Together We Can", we believe in the power of collaboration between children, staff, families, and the wider community. This collective spirit underpins our ethos, fostering a safe, respectful, and inspiring environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
Excellence – Striving for the highest standards in teaching, learning, and personal development.
Enrichment
19 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Computing
- Cooking
- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Music
- Swimming
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Climbing
- Dance
- Drama
- Netball
and 3 more
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Music MarkMusic
Key facts
- URN
- 107224
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Constituency
- Bradford East
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 5 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Hayley Dyson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Martin Elvidge | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Esther Hutton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Ian Parsons | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Emmeline Chellham | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Kendal Power | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Rachel Gould | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Lynroy Powell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Philip Cavalier-Lumley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Headteacher Lisa Keighley | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2020 |
| Thomas Ramsden Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Catherine Scott Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr Edward Pepper Former | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Esther Hutton Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Sumayya Desai Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record